1. Lab Procedures and Practices
Joseph Ryan, PhD

2. Introductions Lab Today Before we start,
essential part of the study of chemistry.
Today
what is expected in a lab setting.
Before we start,
Introduce yourself to your neighbors.

3. Agenda Topics Safety Drawer procedures Make ups Prelab protocol
Lab Completion Protocol
Formal Lab Reports
Grading

4. Safety Rules Read and sign by second lab meeting Exercises
Safety Checklist
Exercises
Walk around and show safety equipment
Students sign rules and return by second lab day

5. Drawer Procedures No assigned drawers – All use top three!
Preliminary Check
Exit Check
Lockable Drawers As Needed
Example: Storage of product for next time.
Please decide on a work station and do a preliminary check of your lockers.
Hand out Blue Checklists

6. Make Ups Three week window to finish any lab
Week before – Normal Points
Week of – Normal Points
Week after – Half Credit
Ask students for examples of potential challenges/difficulties/dilemmas.

7. Prelab Protocol Internet Videos/Web Pages/”Key Sheets”
Notebooks Title and Purpose Written
Cannot start the lab until your instructor has signed under your purpose in your notebook.
Show Lab page and how video works
Walk the students over to the library
Have them look up there first day page and do the prelab for next week
Break – Give return time.

8. Lab Completion protocol
Partner Signature on last data page means
Drawers are complete
Safety – nothing is left out which is unsafe
Clean – bench and equipment is clean
Instructor Signature on last data page
You were in attendance, acted in a safe manor, and left the lab in good condition.

9. Formal Lab Reports Two Formal Lab Reports
Due One Week before Midterm Exam
Due One Week Before Final Exam
Show Formal Lab Report Specifics

10. Grading Ten Labs Completed in notebook Two Formal Lab Reports
100 points
Two Formal Lab Reports
Lab Final
50 points
Self Evaluation/Instructor Evaluation – safety, cleanliness, punctuality, respectful behavior, persistence

11. Summary You are responsible for Notebooks Formal Reports Lab Final
Prelab preparation
During lab organization and safety
Post lab finalization
Notebooks
Formal Reports
Lab Final

12. Where to Get More Information
Everything needed is on the web
Office hours, other lab times for questions
Dr. Joe’s Office hours
See main page
Lab Times.